The Church Visible: The Ceremonial Life and Protocol of the Roman Catholic Church

James-Charles Noonan

Sterling Ethos, 2012 - Religion - 503 pages

Revised and updated for the 21st century: the legendary resource on the universality, spirituality, and grandeur of the post-Vatican II Catholic Church. Filled with detailed information that will fascinate any Catholic (What is a zucchetto and who wears one? Why do cardinals have their title in the middle of their names? How do the Knights of Malta serve in the modern Church?), it's also an indispensable reference for scholars, journalists, and anyone in business or government who has practical dealings with the Church.

About the author

James-Charles Noonan, Jr. is a specialist in diplomatic, social, business, and Church protocol, and a consultant for many international organizations, including numerous official bodies of the Roman Catholic Church. He is recognized worldwide as an expert on Church protocol and ceremonial.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Church Visible: The Ceremonial Life and Protocol of the Roman Catholic Church
• Author: James-Charles Noonan
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Sterling Ethos, 2012
• ISBN: 1402787308, 9781402787300
• Length: 503 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Christian Rituals & Practice / General; Religion / Christianity / Catholic